Bay to Breakers is more than a race—it’s also an opportunity to lend a hand to our community. The race’s organizer, the Bay to Breakers Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that supports the following charities:

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society–Northern California Division
The Society funds lifesaving cancer research and provides meaningful services to patients and their loved ones, including 24,000 Northern California families.

UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Cancer Center integrates the work of basic scientists and caregivers in an innovative program for cancer research, treatment and outreach.

Junior Achievement of the Bay Area
Junior Achievement inspires kids to learn the economics of life through free-enterprise education.

Community Educational Services
CES works to give kids practical employment and communication skills so that they can make a positive impact in their neighborhoods.